[At least Tifa’s there. That’s a relief. Still…running the business alone, without Zack, sounds…pretty shitty. And if Barret and the others are off fixing up the world, why isn’t he with them? There’s gotta be all kinds of monsters and whatnot to fight out there, surely they could use his help?
He realizes he’s been quiet a little too long and shakes his head.]
None of that’s gonna happen. We’ll do it right this time. Stop Jenova before it summons Meteor.
[Dammit, Rufus, why did you have to say that right when Cloud was about to finish off his own drink? He half-chokes, but manages to swallow the mouthful with minimal coughing. He really hopes the faint flush he can feel rising to his cheeks isn't visible to Rufus. Fuck.]
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Date: 2023-01-29 02:31 am (UTC)He realizes he’s been quiet a little too long and shakes his head.]
None of that’s gonna happen. We’ll do it right this time. Stop Jenova before it summons Meteor.
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Date: 2023-01-29 02:38 am (UTC)[He can't even fathom a world without Meteorfall, but still.]
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Date: 2023-01-29 02:48 am (UTC)[He tilts his head, looking at Rufus.]
Who knows, maybe I’ll even convince you to be less of an ass and help out.
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Date: 2023-01-29 02:50 am (UTC)Stranger things have happened. You liking my ass, for one.
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Date: 2023-01-29 02:59 am (UTC)...I said it wasn't bad.
[Sure, Cloud, pretend there's a difference.]
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Date: 2023-01-29 04:20 am (UTC)[College was wild. Or he's bullshitting.]
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Date: 2023-01-29 04:24 am (UTC)He shrugs.]
The Peacekeeper can give you whatever you want. Gonna put on another show to impress me?
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Date: 2023-01-29 04:39 pm (UTC)[Shameless.]
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Date: 2023-01-29 05:06 pm (UTC)Yeah, maybe. Like who?
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Date: 2023-01-29 05:19 pm (UTC)One of his other boyfriends, Nyx. My brother, but let's not involve him in this.
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Date: 2023-01-29 05:39 pm (UTC)[Depending on how closely Rufus is paying attention, he might notice the slight gleam of interest in Cloud’s eyes.]
Wouldn’t say no to that.
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Date: 2023-01-29 07:16 pm (UTC)I asked, didn't I? I know what I like.
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Date: 2023-01-29 07:25 pm (UTC)[Granted, Cloud’s pretty sure Nyx will go for it, but he’s not gonna tell Rufus that.]